Heckberry Cottage East Blackdene

Heckberry Cottage is in East Blackdene, up a rough farm track. It's detached, next to our house, but you've got your own space. The views from the front are straight out over our fields to the Weardale valley. You might see the horses.

It sleeps two. There's a double bedroom and a small bunk room, which is really just for kids if you have them. One bathroom with a shower. It's a 3 Star place, so it's comfortable and clean.

The living room, dining area and kitchen are all open plan. There's a multi-fuel burner that heats the whole place nicely. The cottage is old, from the 1800s, so the walls are thick and the floors aren't always level. That's just how it is.

You're less than a mile from St John's Chapel. There are two pubs, a cafe, and a small shop there. It's a proper Weardale village.

If you like walking, you can start right from the door. The Weardale Way goes through our land. For a drive, Killhope Lead Mining Museum is about five miles away and is good for a wet day. Alston, the highest market town in England, is about half an hour away. It has a good market.

Within an hour you can get to Durham city, or the edge of the Lake District, or over to Northumberland. The Northumberland National Park and Hadrian's Wall are that way.

Facilities: there's parking, a washing machine, wifi, a TV, and bedding and towels are included. The garden is yours. You can bring two dogs. There's bike storage if you need it.